Tokaido Fullhouse (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1963, Tokaido Fullhouse is an action and drama film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikichi faces off against the vile combination of Ano-Toku and Kurokoma Katsuzo, villains so low as to ambush their foes using snipers. Nikichi, who owes allegiance to Boss Jirocho of Shimizu asks Jirocho to spare Ano-Toku’s life until events force a showdown between the 30 member Shimizu gang and a force of over 200 men fighting on Ano-Toku’s behalf. Meanwhile, a mysterious samurai may hold the key to deciding the outcome of this battle!

Who’s in it. Tokaido Fullhouse stars Chiezō Kataoka as Jirocho of Shimizu, Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Okawa and Hibari Misora, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tokaido Fullhouse has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokaido Fullhouse page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tokaido Fullhouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tokaido Fullhouse (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokaido Fullhouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tokaido Fullhouse worth watching?
Tokaido Fullhouse holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tokaido Fullhouse?
Tokaido Fullhouse stars Chiezō Kataoka, Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Okawa, Hibari Misora and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata.
When was Tokaido Fullhouse released?
Tokaido Fullhouse was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.